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Beavertails, taffy, Bianca, Fire Guy all hits at Newmarket mayor's levee

Beavertails, taffy, Bianca, Fire Guy all hits at Newmarket mayor's levee

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York Region urges province to boost funds for housing, homelessness, infrastructure

York Region urges province to boost funds for housing, homelessness, infrastructure

As a result of Bill 23, the regional municipality estimates development charges will be reduced by $700 million over 10 years
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Poll shows sharp divisions over Emergencies Act

Poll shows sharp divisions over Emergencies Act

In an online poll this week, most of you said that the use of the Emergencies Act had been justified, but a close look at the data shows some very sharp and revealing divisions on the issue
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REMEMBER THIS: Gas station owners once well known in Newmarket

REMEMBER THIS: Gas station owners once well known in Newmarket

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod continues his look at gas stations by chronicling the owners and locations of stations in Newmarket
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OPINION: 'Most macabre Mardi Gras you’ve ever seen' coming our way

OPINION: 'Most macabre Mardi Gras you’ve ever seen' coming our way

Columnist Wendy King warns of a coming swarm of cicadas once snow melts
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Silver Stick girls tourney takes to ice in Newmarket, Aurora

Silver Stick girls tourney takes to ice in Newmarket, Aurora

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Lesson to be learned from victim of 'sophisticated' e-transfer scam

Lesson to be learned from victim of 'sophisticated' e-transfer scam

Chris Switzer swears off e-transfers after becoming frustrated with TD Bank response when she was the victim of an elaborate scheme involving the dark web that cost her $3,600
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Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Orillia restaurant owner takes RV squatters' debacle into his own hands

Orillia restaurant owner takes RV squatters' debacle into his own hands

Broken-down RV was moved by restaurant owner, friends to neighbouring property; 'Now, basically, Petro-Canada has it fully on their (property),' he said
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OPINION: Canada’s 'giant sponges' need to be conserved, restored

OPINION: Canada’s 'giant sponges' need to be conserved, restored

On today's World Wetlands Day, Nature Conservancy highlights projects 'that bring us hope' as climate change, biodiversity crisis impact future of wetlands
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